Fayetteville, NC, United States
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2006 Martin D-28 Marquis Acoustic Guitar — Adirondack Spruce / Rosewood — Brian Kimsey ModifiedBeautiful Martin D-28 Marquis, serial number 1193233, produced in 2006. This guitar has been professionally modified and set up by Brian Kimsey, whose work is well known among Martin players seeking a more responsive, vintage-inspired sound and feel.The D-28 Marquis was built with premium, vintage-inspired specifications, including an Adirondack spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, Golden Era-style inlays, and a 1¾-inch nut width.Specifications: ● Martin D-28 Marquis ● 2006 production year ● Serial number 1193233 ● Adirondack spruce top ● East Indian rosewood back and sides ● Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing ● Ebony fingerboard and bridge ● Golden Era-style diamond-and-square fingerboard inlays ● Modified V neck ● 1¾-inch nut width ● 25.4-inch scale ● Nickel open-gear tuners ● Bone nut and custom bone saddle ● Tortoise-pattern pickguard ● Original Martin hardshell case, if includedBrian Kimsey modifications and setup: ● Action set up by Brian Kimsey ● Soundhole enlarged ● Back braces shaved for increased responsiveness ● Popsicle brace removed ● Bridge removed and reglued ● Custom bone saddle fitted ● Bridge slotted for unslotted bridge pins ● Tuner holes plugged and redrilled for a tighter tuner fit ● Frets dressed ● Vintage celluloid tortoise pick guard installedThese modifications were performed to improve the guitar’s response, projection, playability, and overall vintage-style character. The work should be considered part of the guitar’s history and should be fully understood by prospective buyers. This is not an all-original example, but rather a professionally modified D-28 Marquis intended for players who value enhanced responsiveness and a more open, broken-in sound.Condition: Excellent playing condition, subject to normal signs of use and the modifications listed above. The guitar has had significant professional work, including brace shaving, popsicle-brace removal, bridge removal and reglue, tuner-hole work, fret dressing, and soundhole enlargement. Please review all photos carefully and request additional details or documentation before purchasing.Included: Original Martin hardshell case, if applicable.Asking price: $5,500
Price$5,500
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